m0NESY on Natus Vincere: “I’m very grateful to have started my career with this organization.”
Team Falcons sniper Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov, in an interview at the IEM Cologne Major 2026, assessed the team’s current form and reflected on the start of his career at the Natus Vincere academy.
On Team Falcons’ form
I don’t think we’re in particularly bad form. I think we’re just still adapting a bit to the style of play we’ve developed since karrigan joined the team. And I think our individual form is actually pretty good, but sometimes we struggle in certain game situations—which is normal. We’re continuing to improve from match to match.
About Natus Vincere
I wanted to say this in the interview I recorded for ESL—in the video that was released. I’m very grateful that I started my career with this organization. There are a lot of people there whom I still keep in touch with and whom I love. I grew up in a very good environment, surrounded by wonderful people, players, and friends I met there. <...> I want to thank Natus Vincere for giving me this opportunity.
- See also: karrigan and m0NESY speak out after advancing to the playoffs of the IEM Cologne Major 2026
Earlier, Team Falcons defeated Natus Vincere 2-1 and finished the third stage of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 with a 3-1 record. This result allowed the team to advance to the playoffs, where it will continue its fight for the title.
